Just published THE SHINING CITY on kindle This is the story of a city, a city that is now in ruins: Madinat al Zahra. The year is 947 AD, a time when southern Spain is under the rule of the Moors. The ruler, Caliph al Rahman III is rich, powerful and cultured. His lands are, …
It happens to all of us. We have been hibernating during the Winter, and all of the sudden Spring is upon us, at which point we find out, we are simply “out of shape” not to mention hungry, thirsty and in need of much-wanted nourishment. And it is not just about the body, but the …
This week I started the 5×50.org challenge and my bum hurts! Are you allowed to say bum here? The reason why … sciatica! Can’t seem to shake it, so probably heading off to the chiropractor this week. Anyway, enough of my moans and groans I also completed another Handbag and Shoes video (Hangout on Air) …
On 13th March 2014 I went out with a group in Granada to the Templo del Flamenco in the lower Albaicín This week I have written a detailed review of my experience their. Here´s the link http://www.piccavey.com/templo-del-flamenco-granada/ If any Costa Women visit Granada, live in Granada or love Flamenco this is highly recommended by …
Vlad the Inhaler, a novel for children aged 8-12 and adults up to 100, is launched today. VAMPIRES, WEREWOLVES, AND PEACHES, OH MY! Vampires suck… But Vlad is half-human – and a vegetarian! Vlad’s parents have disappeared, and his evil relatives will stop at nothing to steal his inheritance and eliminate the asthmatic “hupyre” they …
Brits Living in Spain (an initiative by the British Consulate) have shared the dedicated website for Healthcare for British Nationals in Spain. Click here to find out how you are entitled to healthcare in Spain Visit Healthcare in Spain for more information
You may have heard talk recently of a new “video interview” trend, we are calling Handbags and Shoes. (it’s a long story how we got that title so you will just have to watch all the videos from the beginning!) The technology to create these live, recordable, video chats was launched by the teams at …
How can a cancer that was spreading and needed urgent surgery simply disappear within four weeks without ANY conventional treatment? In early 2006 I was diagnosed with cancer of the endometrium (womb). It was a like a bolt out of the blue. The doctors scheduled me for surgery at the end of the month and …
What is the 5×50 challenge? Meet Françoise Sandrine Rajewski who talks to Fiona about 5×50 and living in Spain – watch here If your internet speed is slow, have a read of some of Frans story too here What is the 5×50 challenge? Meet Fran who talks to Fiona about 5×50 and living in …
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Good morning Paul, welcome to Authors’ Corner. Thank you for the invitation, Joan.You have a lot of successful novels, a collection of poetry, screen plays and film scripts to your credit. Why and when did you decide to become a writer?I believe many of us are shaped as writers as we grow up. Work, and …
This week Authors’ Corner chats to the crime writer Paul Anthony Read More »
